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APFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentLake HuronLake SuperiorMichiganNewsOntarioShipping and PortsSt. Mary's River
Coast Guard: Oil spill closes shipping on St. Mary’s River
-An oil spill temporarily closed shipping traffic on the St. Marys River between Ontario and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.
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DetroitDetroit RiverFeature HomepageFish, Birds and AnimalsForests and PlantsHabitat RestorationHistory and CultureJohn HartigLake ErieLake HuronLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismScience, Technology, ResearchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Great Lakes Moment: Rewilding Metropolitan Detroit
-Otters, turkey, walleye and more have all made comebacks in the past few decades, thanks to the rewilding efforts of various organizations.
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Algae BloomsBeaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipFish, Birds and AnimalsInvasive SpeciesLake HuronLake MichiganLake SuperiorLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismRecreational Hunting and FishingScience, Technology, ResearchTourismWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Michigan Great Lakes: Expect lower waters, ample fish and a hot summer
-This is why we love Michigan. What to expect in terms of weather, beach cover and water conditions on the Great Lakes.
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Forests and PlantsInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeScience, Technology, ResearchThe CatchWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
The Catch: E. Coli and faulty septic systems
-Michigan Radio’s Lester Graham recently spoke with residents near inland lakes in northern Michigan about the causes of plant life and E.Coli showing up in previously crystal-clear water.
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Drinking WaterFeature HomepageInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganNewsOntarioPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeQuizWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Water’s True Cost: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz
-Test your knowledge on water infrastructure problems, rising bills, sewage and more.
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BudgetFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLake SuperiorLatest NewsNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeThe StatesU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Soo Locks project no longer fully funded
-The Army Corps of Engineers, previously celebrating the construction of the new lock as fully funded, recently admitted to lawmakers that the project will take a lot more money.
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Alex HillEnergy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and FrackingFeature HomepageIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLake HuronMichiganNewsU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Mapping the Great Lakes: Power up
-Around the region, you can find power plants for hydro, solar, wind, coal and more. In this map, see where those plants stand.
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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipEquity and Environmental JusticeFeature HomepageInfrastructureLatest NewsMichiganMunicipalitiesNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWater's True Cost
Water’s True Cost
-The quality of Michigan’s water infrastructure and the consequences of failure, while still real and apparent, are no longer being ignored.